Children are involved in growing and cooking activities at school

How to achieve this:

• Give clear messages to pupils about the importance of healthy eating through practical activities in school
• Give pupils the opportunity to prepare healthy food during cooking activities
• Make the most of spaces for growing fruit, vegetables and herbs at school

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Give clear messages to pupils about the importance of healthy eating through practical activities in school:

Give pupils the opportunity to prepare a selection of recipes which support the teaching and learning of handling a range of ingredients, food skills and cooking techniques.

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Give pupils the opportunity to prepare healthy food during cooking activities:

Plan cooking activities and provide opportunities for pupils to practice simple food preparation skills.

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Make the most of spaces for growing fruit, vegetables and herbs at school:

Ensure pupils have access to growing and gardening opportunities at school. This could include growing vegetables like cress or tomatoes in window pots. If your school doesn’t have gardening facilities, try to link in with local community or Family Hub gardens.  

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